Certain Victory

Tae Kwon Do Times

Robert Ott TKDT CoverTae Kwon Do Times September 2014 article by Chief Master Robert J. Ott & Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie titled Finding Strength.
Sample of article: The windows in the martial arts school were covered with condensation, a result of the hard work and perspiration of the 80-plus martial artists present. Even the lobby of the studio was standing room only.
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John Godwin CoverTae Kwon Do Times November 2013 article by TKDT titled Hapkido: The True Story of Founder DoJuNim Ji Han Jae. Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie on cover.
Sample of article: The valuable historical information found in this article comes from the extensive personal notes of Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie (10th Dan).
November 2013 (Adobe PDF)

John Godwin CoverTae Kwon Do Times May 2013 article by Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie & Chief Master Robert J. Ott titled Vision Today for Vision Tomorrow: The story of a blind Martial Artist who brought vision to the eyes of a young warrior.
Sample of article: As life passes for the majority of us living creatures the fortunate ones begin to recognize and value the differences between intelligence and wisdom.
May 2013 (Adobe PDF)

Tae Kwon Do Times August 2011 article by Chief Master Robert J. Ott titled The 2011 Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar.
Sample of article: Uncertainty almost defeated our 2011 seminar before it began. The Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar of 2009 was very memorable, and very successful. Truthfully, as founder and host, I felt victory, honor, and worry—perhaps only a Flowering Warrior maydeeply understand—many mentioned how they were looking forward to our next event.
August 2011 (Adobe PDF)

Tae Kwon Do Times July 2011 article by Chief Master Robert J. Ott titled The World Kido Federation & Han Min Jok Hapkido Association 2011 International Summit.
Sample of article: I arrived in San Jose, California on Friday, March 18, 2011 to attend the World Kido Federation/ Han Min Jok Hapkido Association International Summit.The event was hosted by the organization, the Seo family and several selected members of the association with the special guest being Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo.
July 2011 (Adobe PDF)

Master Guy Larke articleTae Kwon Do Times July 2011 article by Master Guy Edward Larke featuring a photo of Chief Master Robert J. Ott titled The Fan - An International Symbol.
Sample of article: The fan… According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary it is: “an instrument for producing a current of air. Also a device that is held in the hand and moved back and forth to cool a person and that is usually shaped like a segment of a circle and composed of material (as feathers or paper) mounted on thin rods or slats moving about a pivot so that the device may be closed compactly when not in use.”
July 2011 (Adobe PDF)

John Godwin CoverTae Kwon Do Times May 2011 edition featuring Master John L. Godwin with an article by Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie titled Chief Master John Godwin - 21 Century Warrior.
Sample of article: Growing up on the mean streets of southern New Jersey in the 70s, John Godwin was often susceptible to the negative influences of his peers.
May 2011 (Adobe PDF)

Corea Sword coverTae Kwon Do Times May 2011 article Corea Ancient Craft Sword Preserving written by Sabumnim Guy Edward Larke featuring a photo of Chief Master Robert J. Ott with the new Flowering Warrior sword.
Sample of article: What comes to mind when you think of a traditional craft or skill? Ceramics, weaving, calligraphy, paper making, blacksmithing, and painting come to mind readily.
May 2011 (Adobe PDF)

Art of Hosting an Event coverTae Kwon Do Times May 2011 article The Art Of Hosting An Event written by Robert J. Ott.
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Sample of article: I remember the first martial arts seminar I attended—the information was spread via word of mouth and only three days before! Surely, we have come a long way.
May 2011 (Adobe PDF)

January 2010 TKDT Hall Of Fame featuring Chief Master Robert J. Ott as Master of the Year and Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie as Grandmaster of the Year.
Sample of article: At the age of six, Robert Ott’s mother introduced him to a U.S. Marine Corp Soldier. The soldier enjoyed spending time with young Ott and took his mother and him to see a movie. It was a classic Kung Fu movie with its standard delayed dubbing.
January 2010 (Adobe PDF)

Baubil articleTae Kwon Do Times May 2010 - 50 Years In Martial Arts A Life Of Practice, A Practice For Life Article on Chông Kwan Jang Serge Baubil.
Sample of article: Born in 1949 in Figeac, France, and now living in Montréal, Canada,
since 1988, Chông Kwan Jang Serge Baubil has had a passion for martial
arts from as early as 1959. A Canadian with French roots...

May 2010 (Adobe PDF)

Tae Kwon Do Times July 2010 Martial Arts News story featuring Chief Master Robert J. Ott and Master Perry Zmugg at the Atco, NJ MacKenzie's Dojang.
Sample of article: Recently Masters Perry Zmugg of Graz, Austria (Arnold Schwarzenegger’s home town), and Robert Ott of Olympia, Washington, were the featured guests at Grandmaster Ken MacKenzie’s 27th Annual Winter Martial Arts Spectacular.
July 2010 (Adobe PDF)

July 2010 Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine collectors item! A cover page story featuring the 10 Movers & Shakers of the modern day. This edition of TKDT Magazine will be one that any true instructor would want to have autographed by all 10 of the Martial Artists on the cover. Imagine having this autographed collectors item framed and hanging on the wall of your dojang!
Sample of article: In May of 2006, I found myself standing in a hotel lobby in Pusan, South Korea, shaking a hand that holds more history, knowledge and spirit than most I have shaken. Earlier that day, at a large university on the outer part of Pusan, this individual and fellow Moosa, was presented a large certificate from Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo.
July 2010 (Adobe PDF)

Zmugg articleTae Kwon Do Times July 2010 - Story featuring Chief Master Robert J. Ott and Master Perry Zmugg at the Atco, NJ MacKenzie's Dojang
Sample of article: Recently Masters Perry Zmugg of Graz, Austria (Arnold Schwarzenegger’s home town), and Robert Ott of Olympia, Washington, were the featured guests at Grandmaster Ken MacKenzie’s 27th Annual Winter Martial Arts Spectacular.
July 2010 (Adobe PDF)

Tae Kwon Do Times September 2010 cover featuring Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie with an outstanding feature article written for him. Also featuring the article Running on Empty & Yet Filled with Passion by Chief Master Robert J. Ott.
Sample of article: A special visit of the founder and president of the National Korean Martial Arts Association (NKMAA), Grandmaster Rudy Timmerman, and the United States Director of the NKMAA, Master Kevin Janisse was planned at the Temple of Certain Victory, run by Chief-Master Robert Ott in Olympia, Washington.
September 2010 (Adobe PDF)

Tae Kwon Do Times September 2010 featuring a revised version of the article Movers & Shakers first featured in the July 2010 edition.
Sample of article: Finally the time has come for me to place a mini-biography of the martial arts journey that I have been living and breathing for many years. As I write this article, I hold the rank of seventh-dan under DojuNim Ji Han Jae...
September 2010 (Adobe PDF)

After The Fire Article ThumbnailTae Kwon Do Times July 2009 - After The Fire by Robert J. Ott featuring Bully by Krystal Armstrong.
Sample of article: It seemed that no matter where I was or what I was doing, there was only one thing on my mind, and that was receiving the July 2008 edition of Tae Kwon Do Times magazine. I was uncertain what day it would be arriving, but knew that it would be soon.
July 2009 (Adobe PDF)

Tae Kwon Do Times July 2008 - Featuring Robert J. Ott on the cover. Robert also wrote the issue's featured article The Eyes of Kidokwan.
Sample of article: In the Spring of 2006, I found myself standing on top of a small mountain located outside of Pusan, South Korea. I was surrounded by almost 100 people from all over the world attending the bi-annual World Han Min Jok Hapkido Federation Championship and Seminar.
July 2008 (Adobe PDF)

Legendary Masters articleTae Kwon Do Times July 2008 - Two Legendary Masters Come to the Northwest
Sample of article: Grandmasters Visit Pacific Northwest Olympia,Washington Sa Ja Nim Rudy Timmerman and Kuk Sah Nim Michael De Alba taught seminars at both the Temple of Certain Victory owned by Chief Master Robert J. Ott and the Northwest Tang Soo Do Association owned by Master Bob Aubrey.
July 2008 (Adobe PDF)

Pilsung coverTae Kwon Do Times July 2008 - Certain Victory by Robert J. Ott.
Sample of article: It seems like yesterday but it was many years ago when I found myself reading an article in Tae Kwon Do Times titled “Pil Sung.”
July 2008 (Adobe PDF)

 

Photo Albums

Volume 1 of the 2011 SUPER SUMMER INTERNATIONAL KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS SEMINAR with special guest instructors and supporters from all over the world. Featuring advertisements, articles, letters of support and photos with descriptions of training events, ceremonies, entertainment and awards presentations.

Volume 2 of the 2011 SUPER SUMMER INTERNATIONAL KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS SEMINAR

World Kido Federation-Hanminjok Hapkido 2011 Summit featuring Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo

2010 Women's Self-Defense Seminar

2010 Movers & Shakers

2010 Thank you from the children

2009 Fundraiser "Vision Today for Vision Tomorrow"

Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC 2009 Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar

Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC 2009 Update Album

Flowering Warrior, Volume 1

Flowering Warrior, Volume 1

2008 North Pole Party Official Photo Album

2006 Trip to Korea

Other Links

Magazine & newspaper articles

The poem Flowering Warrior by Robert J. Ott

The poem “Seeing With My Eyes" by Robert J. Ott

Special thanks and appreciations

Contact Robert

Video Library

Below you will find various videos of Robert on news programs, talk shows and training.

DPRK´s Tae Kwon-do diplomacy strikes US CCTV News

Teuk Gong Moo Sool Demonstration - Sneak peek at some of what will be in the 2013 Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar!

Robert speaking & Training

Robert on Action News: Philadelphia, PA

Robert on King 5 News: Seattle, WA

Robert on Evening Magazine: Seattle, WA

Robert on Idaho Television

Seminar Highlights from Idaho

Robert Sparring

Robert on The Elaine Smitha Show

Demonstration at Fruitland Elementary school in Puyallup, WAYou Tube Logo

Listen to Robert's story and most recent east coast video footage on YouTube™ and click here to read comments made by visitors.

Kudos

Hey Robert! I wanted to send you some good news! The final numbers came in for your cover last year. Your cover was our 2nd bestseller all year! Right behind our first ever women’s issue (which we did promote quite a bit!) So your cover was very well received! Congratulations!! This is great news!!

Laura Stolpe Managing Editor TaeKwonDo Times

Monday October 12, 2009 Hello Robert! You have been selected into our Hall of Fame this year! Your official recognition will be Master of the Year. This will be in the January 2010 edition.  Congratulations! We are honored to have you!

Sincerely, Laura Stolpe Managing Editor TaeKwonDo Times

Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC & the World Kidokwan Federation

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Lacey at a glance

Read articles written by Robert J. Ott in the publication Lacey At A Glance.

Essays and articles from Kidokwan students and fellow Flowering Warrior/World Kidokwan Federation members

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